Chicago groups celebrate Family Literacy Month with special events
Education Couture is hosting initiatives and a Saturday event to encourage families to read together and help children meet literacy milestones.
Education Couture is hosting initiatives and a Saturday event to encourage families to read together and help children meet literacy milestones.
Check your freezer: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Passion Fruit Dreamsicle bars recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is voluntarily recalling a batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is voluntarily recalling a batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Christkindlmarket, Chicago tree lighting
Here’s a guide to events and things to do in Chicago Nov. 21-23
Here’s a guide to events and things to do in Chicago Nov. 21-23
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Lawmakers fight to keep pay for air traffic controllers during future shutdowns
Flight cancellations were a major disruption during the government shutdown and now a bipartisan group of lawmakers want to protect air traffic controllers.
Flight cancellations were a major disruption during the government shutdown and now a bipartisan group of lawmakers want to protect air traffic controllers.
These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer
Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.
Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.
Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.
Ford recalling nearly 230,000 Broncos due to panel display failure
More than 200,000 Ford Broncos are under recall.
More than 200,000 Ford Broncos are under recall.
Illinois rolls out digital IDs for airport security, alcohol purchases
Illinois' secretary of state explains how residents can now use a secure digital driver’s license on their phones, why it doesn’t fully replace the physical card, and what this means for privacy and everyday convenience.
Illinois' secretary of state explains how residents can now use a secure digital driver’s license on their phones, why it doesn’t fully replace the physical card, and what this means for privacy and everyday convenience.
Honda recalls 256,000 Accord Hybrids over software issue that may increase crash risk
The recall covers Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
The recall covers Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
Beloved Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE-related closure
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
Illinois launches Apple Wallet digital IDs
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners
Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.
Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.
Olive Garden now offering delivery of its cheese grater and it comes with a block of Romano cheese
Olive Garden, home of the never ending soup, salad, and breadsticks, is now offering delivery of their signature cheese graters.
Olive Garden, home of the never ending soup, salad, and breadsticks, is now offering delivery of their signature cheese graters.
Sen. Durbin thanks air traffic controllers for going without pay during shutdown: "We can't let that happen"
As airports nationwide continue to rebound after the government shutdown, state leaders are thanking air traffic controllers for keeping travel moving.
As airports nationwide continue to rebound after the government shutdown, state leaders are thanking air traffic controllers for keeping travel moving.
Illinois launches digital IDs that can be used at airports, businesses
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Heinz debuts ‘Leftover Gravy’ condiment bottle inspired by 90s sitcom Friends ‘Moist Maker’ sandwich
An episode of the 1990s sitcom Friends is the inspiration behind The Kraft Heinz Company's first-ever squeezable bottle of their Homestyle Turkey Gravy.
An episode of the 1990s sitcom Friends is the inspiration behind The Kraft Heinz Company's first-ever squeezable bottle of their Homestyle Turkey Gravy.
Price cuts announced for popular weight loss drugs
With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Here’s how much the Bob Ross painting auction brought in for public TV
Bob Ross’s artwork drew strong demand at Bonhams’ recent California & Western Art sale in Los Angeles.
Bob Ross’s artwork drew strong demand at Bonhams’ recent California & Western Art sale in Los Angeles.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.


















